China & Ali Khamenei
72 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
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International
China: China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, raising regional concerns and occurring on the same day Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty to counter Chinese influence.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's late Supreme Leader, is being mourned with a massive funeral procession in Tehran. His death triggered the ongoing war with the US and Israel.
Jul 01, 2026 · 23 articles
International
China: China, as Iran's largest trading partner, quietly used its influence to help find a path toward a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was killed in the opening salvos of the war, an event that Donald Trump seemed to discount would lead to a long, bloody conflict.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
China: China is a major oil importer and has been warned by Trump, while also being accused of providing support to Iran.
Ali Khamenei: The late Supreme Leader's death triggered the war and his funeral became a rallying point for Iranian defiance and calls for revenge.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
International
China: China, a major buyer of Iranian oil, rejected US pressure and called for diplomacy. Its stance could affect global oil markets and US-China relations.
Ali Khamenei: Reportedly killed in US-Israeli strikes, Khamenei's death has removed a key figure, potentially destabilizing Iran's leadership and affecting its political and military decisions.
Aug 24, 2026 · 10 articles
International
China: China has drawn lessons from the US military's shortcomings against Iranian tactics, and Gulf states have been drawn closer to the US and away from China due to the conflict.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's longtime supreme leader, was killed in the initial strikes of the war, leading to his replacement by his son.
May 23, 2026 · 27 articles
International
China: China sent a senior lawmaker, He Wei, to attend the funeral, indicating its diplomatic engagement with Iran.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, the former Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28, 2026. His death is the central event around which the funeral ceremonies are organized, marking a significant transition for Iran.
Mar 07, 2026 · 412 articles
International
China: China is the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's appointment to oversee this vital relationship indicates its importance in Iran's foreign policy.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader for nearly four decades, was killed in US-Israeli attacks, leading to a period of leadership uncertainty and transition in Iran.
Jun 15, 2026 · 18 articles
International
China: China has welcomed the interim agreement and urged for the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the stability of global industrial and supply chains. Its foreign minister, Wang Yi, has called for continued efforts towards peace and stability in the Middle East.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, the late Supreme Leader of Iran, was assassinated at the beginning of the war, a significant event that escalated the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
International
China: China is Iran's largest oil buyer, purchasing over 80% of its shipped oil, and faces potential secondary sanctions. The US pressure could disrupt China's oil supply and its independent refiners, while risking retaliation in trade and rare-earth exports.
Ali Khamenei: Iran's Supreme Leader was reportedly killed in US strikes, according to some reports. His death would be a major blow to Iran's leadership, but this is not confirmed in the articles.
Aug 20, 2026 · 73 articles
International
China: China called for an end to hostilities and supports Pakistan's mediation. It is concerned about disruptions to trade routes and has economic interests in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Ali Khamenei: Khamenei was killed in the initial US-Israeli strikes in February. His death is a backdrop to the current conflict.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
China: China's state-owned refiners are considering resuming Iranian oil purchases, which could significantly impact global oil markets. China's neutrality in the conflict was also acknowledged by Donald Trump.
Ali Khamenei: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's former Supreme Leader, was killed in an Israeli airstrike at the beginning of the war. His death and subsequent funeral arrangements are significant events within Iran, though his son Mojtaba Khamenei has since taken over.
Apr 20, 2026 · 430 articles
International
China: A China-based oil refinery and shipping companies involved in transporting Iranian oil are facing economic sanctions from the United States.
Ali Khamenei: The killing of Ali Khamenei on the first day of the war has significantly impacted Iran's leadership structure, leading to more power for hardline commanders.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
Domestic
China: China remains a major buyer of Iranian crude oil but has not provided overt military support to Iran.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, has called for 'rioters to be put in their place' amidst the ongoing protests, indicating the government's stance on the demonstrations.
Jan 04, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is identified as one of the economies doing business with Iran that will face 25% tariffs from the United States, impacting its trade relations.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, as Iran's Supreme Leader, has praised pro-government demonstrations and maintained a hardline stance against protesters, contributing to the severe crackdown and internal conflict.
Jan 13, 2026 · 9 articles
International
China: Held direct talks with Houthis to secure safe passage for its tankers; called for renewed negotiations.
Ali Khamenei: Deceased former Supreme Leader of Iran; funeral attended by Houthi leaders.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
International
China: China is involved in diplomatic efforts to mediate the US-Iran conflict, with its President meeting Pakistan's Prime Minister to discuss the deal. Its role as a major global power and potential mediator is relevant to the peace process.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei>>>, the Supreme Leader of Iran>>>, was killed in the initial US-Israeli strikes, a key objective for Israel>>> at the war's outset.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
International
China: China is a major buyer of Iranian oil; sanctions revocation may affect its supply.
Ali Khamenei: The late Supreme Leader's funeral was ongoing during the escalation; his burial in Mashhad proceeded amid the strikes.
Mar 09, 2018 · 1197 articles
International
China: China is involved as the US imposed sanctions on entities facilitating Iranian oil shipments to China, and its President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump.
Ali Khamenei: The fatwa issued by Ali Khamenei>>> banning nuclear weapons is cited by Iran>>> as a clear policy on the matter.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
China: China is reportedly exempt from fees and has held direct talks with the Houthis, securing safe passage for its tankers, which benefits its oil imports from Saudi Arabia.
Ali Khamenei: His funeral ceremony in July provided a venue for Houthi-Iran discussions on the fee plan.
Jul 24, 2026 · 52 articles
International
China: China called for talks and is a major oil importer affected by supply disruptions. It has not taken a direct role.
Ali Khamenei: Khamenei was killed in the initial strikes; his death is a key event.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
China: China is reportedly assisting Iran in restarting the production of critical weapons systems.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, as Iran's Supreme Leader, needs to give final approval for any memorandum of understanding to move forward.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
China: China, as a major buyer of Iranian oil, is mentioned in the context of sanctions waivers. Concerns about China's economy are also noted as a factor weighing on oil prices.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, the late Supreme Leader of Iran, is referenced for his past statements that Iran would not build an atomic bomb. It remains unclear if his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, will follow this stance.
May 27, 2026 · 425 articles
International
China: Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a potential easing of the conflict's impact on global energy supplies, which positively affects China's energy security.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei>>>, Iran's>>> Supreme Leader, was killed in initial attacks by the United States>>> and Israel>>>, which triggered the war.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
International
China: China has called for restraint and is a major importer of Middle Eastern oil, affected by supply disruptions.
Ali Khamenei: The late supreme leader Khamenei was killed in the initial US-Israeli strikes; his death has been commemorated in Iran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
International
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei's repressive rule is being tested by the ongoing protests in Iran, which have been met with a violent crackdown.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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